{"product_id":"auto-stethoscope","title":"Vortek Automotive Diagnostic Stethoscope","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.vp{--o:#ff6500;--m:#c7c7c7;max-width:1100px;margin:auto;overflow:hidden;border-radius:24px;background:#090909;color:#fff!important;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.65}.vp *{box-sizing:border-box}.vp section{padding:58px 26px}.vp .alt{background:#121212;border-top:1px solid #272727;border-bottom:1px solid #272727}.vp .label{display:block;width:100%;margin-bottom:14px;text-align:center;color:#ff8a24!important;font-size:12px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:1.6px;text-transform:uppercase}.vp h2,.vp h3,.vp h4,.vp strong,.vp summary{color:#fff!important}.vp h2{font-size:46px;line-height:1.04;text-transform:uppercase;text-align:center}.vp h2 span,.vp h3 span{color:var(--o)!important}.vp h3{font-size:34px;line-height:1.12;text-align:center}.vp p{color:var(--m)!important}.vp .lead{max-width:760px;margin:auto;text-align:center;font-size:18px}.vp .grid,.vp 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.placeholder{color:#ff8a24!important;font-size:10px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase}.vp details{max-width:850px;margin:0 auto 10px;border:1px solid #2b2b2b;border-radius:14px;background:#121212}.vp summary{padding:18px;cursor:pointer}.vp .answer{padding:0 18px 18px;color:#bdbdbd}.vp .cta{text-align:center;background:#101010}.vp .cta-box{max-width:650px;margin:26px auto 0;padding:23px;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff7600,#db4300)}.vp .stars{color:#ff8a24;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:8px}.vp .reviewer-loc{font-size:11px;color:#888;margin-top:4px}@media(max-width:760px){.vp section{padding:44px 17px}.vp h2{font-size:34px}.vp h3{font-size:28px}.vp .lead{font-size:15px}.vp .grid,.vp .reviews,.vp .uses{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vp .trust{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.vp th,.vp td{display:block;width:100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vp\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eListen Closer Before Replacing Parts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrace The Noise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrow Down The Source.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eThe Vortek Automotive Stethoscope helps isolate mechanical sounds by transferring vibration from a specific component through a probe and earpieces, making it easier to investigate ticks, knocks and bearing noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLess guessing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore focused diagnosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e◉\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFocused Listening\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps compare sound from specific components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e↔\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLong Probe\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaches accessible areas in the engine bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSimple Mechanical Tool\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo battery, app or electronic setup required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHear the difference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck one area at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e●\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMetal Contact Probe\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransfers vibration from the test point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e↻\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDual Earpieces\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps reduce surrounding distraction while listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompact Diagnostic Tool\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to store in a workshop or DIY toolbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe details that\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical automotive stethoscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProbe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal contact probe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListening Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual earpieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComparing mechanical noise and vibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessible engine, bearing and accessory components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInvestigate the sound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore planning the repair.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e01\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEngine Ticks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare sound across accessible areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e02\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBearing Noise\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListen for changes between components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e03\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAccessory Checks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvestigate pumps and other suitable parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWorkshop Diagnosis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical first step before disassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eWhy South Africans Choose Vortek\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUseful products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo unnecessary fuss.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trust\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003eSA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal-Market Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e↻\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday Utility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eCustomer Feedback\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat customers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003elove about it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Had a ticking noise I couldn’t place. Used this to go around the engine bay one component at a time and it was noticeably louder at the top end. Helped me narrow it down before spending money on parts.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrevor Mostert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\"\u003ePort Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Verified Purchase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Simple tool but genuinely useful. I was chasing a bearing noise and this made it obvious which side was the problem. No batteries, no setup, just put the probe on the component and listen. Does exactly what it should.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFanie Rossouw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\"\u003eKlerksdorp, North West · Verified Purchase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Use this in the workshop as a first step before pulling anything apart. It’s surprising how much clearer the sound is through the probe compared to just listening by ear. Saves time and unnecessary disassembly.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAkhona Dlamini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"reviewer-loc\"\u003eEast London, Eastern Cape · Verified Purchase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEverything you need\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto know.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat noises can it help investigate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eIt may help compare ticks, knocks, rubbing and bearing-related sounds from accessible components.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it identify the fault automatically?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo. It helps isolate sound, but correct diagnosis still requires mechanical knowledge and further checks.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it be used while the engine is running?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eOnly with extreme care. Keep the probe, hands, clothing and tubing away from belts, fans and other moving or hot parts.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it be used on wheel bearings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eIt may assist with suitable stationary checks, but safe lifting and proper diagnostic procedures are still required.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it need batteries?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eNo. It is a mechanical listening tool.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it suitable for beginners?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003eIt is simple to use, but interpreting sounds accurately improves with experience.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"cta\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eFind A Better Starting Point\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlace the probe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eListen carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVortek Automotive Stethoscope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocused listening for mechanical troubleshooting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vortek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46178924986554,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/2848\/3514\/files\/IMG-6457.png?v=1784995383","url":"https:\/\/vortek.co.za\/products\/auto-stethoscope","provider":"Vortek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}